Supreme Court Critiques ED: Calls for Fair Political Conduct

The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP-led central government of using investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as political tools to suppress opposition voices. The Supreme Court's critical remarks about the ED's conduct, particularly in politically sensitive cases, underscore concerns about these agencies' misuse for political vendettas.

The Supreme Court's recent criticism of the Enforcement Directorate's actions in politically charged cases has sparked fresh allegations from the Aam Aadmi Party against the BJP-led central government. AAP accuses the government of using investigative agencies as instruments of political persecution.

Chief Justice B R Gavai questioned the ED's involvement in political battles, referencing the case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife. He urged that political disputes should be resolved electorally, not through misuse of investigation powers. The Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash the case has added to the discourse.

AAP Leader Atishi highlighted the ED's history of reviving old cases before elections as a tactic to harass opposition leaders. She criticized the agency's actions as motivated by vendetta rather than justice, citing instances of similar criticisms from the Supreme Court in past cases involving political figures.

(With inputs from agencies.)